"Working closely with our architects, we have given a great deal of consideration to the design of WYNG Gardens to ensure it remains sensitive to the nature of the buildings in Thompson's Lane."

Located less than half a mile from the college itself, the facility was designed by Cambridge-based architects Freeland Rees Roberts Architects, whose founder, Tristan Rees-Roberts, is a Trinity Hall alumnus.

A spokesman for the firm said the project would provide "high quality" and "contemporary" facilities, whilst "sitting comfortably and confidently within its historic setting".

A double en-suite bedroom at WYNG Gardens

As Cambridge attracts increasing numbers of commercial conferences, as well as academics and students for events all year round, more colleges are looking to capitalise on their extensive property portfolios, and the international prestige of the university's name.

Fiona Simon, head of conference and catering services at Trinity Hall, said: “At a time when Cambridge is proving more popular than ever as a destination for conferences and events, we are thrilled to be opening WYNG Gardens to visitors from around the world.

"In addition to the outstanding new facilities at WYNG Gardens, visitors can also enjoy our historic rooms and riverside grounds at nearby Trinity Hall, one of the oldest and most beautiful of the Cambridge Colleges.

"The two venues complement each other perfectly for large multi-site events – the rich heritage of Trinity Hall contrasting with the contemporary interiors of WYNG Gardens.”

The new site is in addition to the college's 100 en-suite bedrooms at its Wychfield Site on Storey's Way, which was named 'best new building' in the 2010 David Urwin architectural awards.